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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2006
Page
3
Residents lament ongoing street blocks disrupt commerce on Newberry Street. Business owners report lost customers and uncertainty as frequent closures continue to hinder daily commerce and foot traffic.
A letter to the editor argues that racism exists in Aiken County and beyond, countering claims that there is no problem. The writer expresses shock at denials of racism and emphasizes its presence in multiple regions.
Askew urges residents to use the Public Transit System posting bus schedules. The campaign calls for publishing departure and arrival times to boost rider awareness and system usage.
Readers propose increasing adulthood from 17 to 21 to curb sex crimes underage drinking and wrecks. They criticize parental limits and urge students to stay in school, while praising school leadership and tax efficiency. The piece includes a call for reader comments via a Talkback line.
Downtown Aiken hosted A Taste of Downtown Aiken from 4 30 p m to 8 p m featuring 10 eateries including Aiken Brewing Company Curiosity Shop Ferrando s Pizzeria Mrs B s Bakery Rose Palmetto Package Shop Sweet Cow Creamery Ways to the Heart and West Side Row Proceeds benefited the Aiken Downtown Development Association with an estimated 250 to 300 attendees. Provisions ranged from simple snacks to teriyaki beef tenderloin risotto and lemon bars with wine tastings at Palmetto Package Shop. Attendees praised the event as demonstrating the area s diverse dining options and supporting local business.
Aiken Rotary Club members led by Rich ard Pearce organize a five week France study exchange. Team members include Kim Aring City of Aiken solicitor John Hutchens Ruth Patrick Center Kris Phillips and Pamela Lyda with host families in Cherbourg and visits to Normandy sites and French officials. Pearce notes ties to local courts and education and recalls his father’s WWII service.
May's character trait Discretion noted for Aiken. Thursday results show Pick 3 Midday 1 7 0 and Midday 6 4 2 2. Evening draws yielded Pick 3 7 3 7 and Pick 4 7 3 2 8. Cash trio and Fantasy 5 numbers listed.
Cynthia Griffin Mitchell of Aiken hopes her new book Oh Joy will inspire those facing pain. She signs copies at Ways To The Heart on Richland Avenue and plans a May 27 Writer's Workshop at Macedonia Baptist Church in Augusta. Reservations and purchases offered.
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